These software offers will soon expire:

• save up to 50% on Topaz AI software bundles (Click here).
• 50% Off ON1 Photo RAW
• Save 25% on DxO software bundle (Click here).

A couple of hot deals still going on:

• Prime members save 25% on all new Nextorage CFexpress Type A and SD cards sold on Amazon US (Click here)
• $400 off on the Sony A7IV at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• $400 off on the Sony A7rV at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama.
• Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 for $699 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama
• Tamron 35-150mm f/2.0-2.8 for $1,699 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama
• Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III for $1199 at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama
• $87 off on the Viltrox 16mm f/1.8 FE lens at Amazon, BHphoto.

Capa Camera has published the best-selling devices of the first half of December in its Yodobashi store. It’s a good indicator about how the Christmas sales are going:

Best selling cameras:

1. Canon EOS R5
2. Sony Alpha 7 IV
3. Canon EOS R6
4. Sony Alpha 7C
5. Nikon Z9
6. Sony Alpha 1
7. Canon EOS R7
8. Sony Alpha ZV-E10
9. Nikon Z6 II
10. Fujifilm X-T4

Best selling lenses:

1. Sony FE 28-70mm F2 GM
2. Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD (E-mount)
3. Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
4. Canon RF100-400mm F5.6-8 IS USM
5. Canon RF70-200mm F2.8 L IS USM
6. Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
7. Leica Apo-Summicron-M f2/35mm ASPH
8. Canon RF24-70mm F2.8 L IS USM
9. Canon RF50mm f1.8 STM
10. Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM

Interesting tidbits:

• Sony A1 saw a sales revival thanks to the new discounts
• 4 Sony cameras, 3 Canon cameras, 2 Nikon and 1 Fuji camera made it into the top
• The 28-70mm GM is selling hot!
• 5 E-mount lenses in the top 10

Note: The Sony A1II is not in that list because it started to ship out the second half of December only.

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Today deals at Amazon, BHphoto, Adorama, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Amazon FR, Amazon IT, FotoErhardt DE, FotoKoch DE.
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Explora has listed the six best backpacks for photographers:

1. Shimoda Designs Urban Explore Backpack (Anthracite, 30L)
2. WANDRD PRVKE V3
3. Peak Design Everyday Backpack
4. Nanuk N-PVD Backpack
5. Lowepro Backpacks
6. Nomatic McKinnon Camera Backpack

What’s your best pick?

Pergear announced the second generation 12mm f/2.0 II APS-C manual focusing lens (preorder here). The new version improves on the following:

Made from durable aluminum alloy, it weighs only 230 grams—70 grams lighter than the first generation.

As reported by Asobinet plenty of Japanese stores marked the Zeiss Loxia 21mm lens as discontinued. The lens is still in Stock at BHphoto:

Back in 2018 Zeiss announced their last Batis/Loxia FE lenses. I hope the Zeiss management will think about updating and making new Batis/Loxia lenses in the near future!

Wishing you all a magical holiday season filled with creativity, inspiration, and unforgettable moments. May your days be bright, your shots sharp, and your memories beautifully captured through your lenses. Thank you for being such an amazing community—here’s to more incredible photography adventures in the coming year!

📸 Happy holidays, and may 2025 bring even more light to your frames! ✨

Warm wishes,

SAR admin, Andrea Pizzini